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Corona and Orajiaka to be Ordained Priests

Corona and Orajiaka to be Ordained Priests

by Elizabeth Slaten | May 29, 2025 | News, Seminarians and Vocations

Deacons Christian Corona and Christopher Orajiaka will be ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Tyler by Bishop Gregory Kelly on June 28. The ordination Mass will be at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler at 10 a.m. Born in Chicago, Deacon...
Seminarians Bernasconi and Reed Admitted to Candidacy at Diocesan Celebration

Seminarians Bernasconi and Reed Admitted to Candidacy at Diocesan Celebration

by Elizabeth Slaten | Jul 26, 2024 | News, Seminarians and Vocations

Seminarians Steven Bernasconi and Jacob Reed were admitted to candidacy for Holy Orders during a Mass celebrated by Bishop Joe S. Vásquez on July 25, the Feast of St. James, at the Cathedral of the Immacualte Conception in Tyler.  Admission to candidacy is an...

Recent News

  • Bishop Kelly Writes Pentecost Pastoral Letter
  • Priest Assignments: Summer 2025
  • Qué Pasa? – June 2, 2025
  • Corona and Orajiaka to be Ordained Priests
  • Bishop Kelly’s Statement on the Election of Pope Leo XIV
  • Qué Pasa? – May 1, 2025
  • Statement from Bishop Kelly on the Passing of Pope Francis

Upcoming Events

June 2025
Jun 17 2025

VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)

Nacogdoches - Sacred Heart
Jun 19 2025

VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)

Longview - St Matthew
Jun 21 2025

Cycle Prep Workshop

Tyler - Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Jun 27 2025

VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (English)

Lindale - Holy Family
Jun 27 2025

VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (Spanish)

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